23
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/21
CLASS OF 2022
1B
3B
Sam
Ruchala
Spoon River JC
Andrew (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Andrew (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
77
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/21
11.8
Rot. Acc (max)
6/13/21
40
Hard Hit %
2/15/21
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/21
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/13/21
345
Distance (max)
6/13/21
64
Sweet Spot %
6/13/21
6.97
60
2/15/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
79
INF Velo
2/15/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
2018
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.97
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.39
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.29
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.66
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.4
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
345
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
212
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
345
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
238
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
77.0
Bat Speed (max)
73.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 5, 2022
- Strong Pitching Leads Sandburg to Regional Semi Win Over Andrew - Jun 4, 2021
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 12, 2021
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Infielder Analysis - Mar 10, 2021
- Underclass Invitational: Infield Analysis - Apr 7, 2020
- Underclass Showcase: Infield Analysis - Nov 20, 2019
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Infielder Analysis - Apr 11, 2019
- Underclass Showcase: Infielder Analysis - Nov 28, 2018
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Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 190-pounds. Strong lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Simple, balance setup, smooth pre-pitch load, short leg lift. Quick strong hands, short uphill swing plane, power gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 94.82 max exit velocity, averaged 82.74 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws played with carry.
Defense: Athletic actions, feel for the position, fields low to the ground, soft hands, athletic footwork, plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.
1B Sam Ruchala (Andrew, 2022). A physical 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, Ruchala provides a receptive target at first base, with above average footwork that shows natural feel and actions around the bag. More importantly he showed off some gap to gap pop with a swing that created some natural lift.
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame. Broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup, smooth load, quick leg lift trigger, balanced through contact at times. Long, level path to contact, pull-side contact.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short draw, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, plays out in front, quick transfer.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Strong, Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open athletic set-up, smooth hand load, controlled leg lift. Short direct path, extension through swing, present bat speed, gap to gap approach with barrel strength.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, over the top.
Defense: Soft hands, clean exchange, fluid footwork.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.
2.18.19 - 6-foot, 160-pound, athletically-built, strong, right-handed hitting infielder. At the plate, balanced setup, minimal load, long stride, fast bat, stays short to the ball, gap-to-gap approach and fluid rhythm throughout. 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, steady hands, fluid footwork, clean release. Short, firm arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate throws topped at 75 mph. 7.50 runner in the 60.
6-foot, 160-pound with advanced lanky, athletic frame. At the plate, right-handed, balanced/tall setup, hands load back, crouches into short leg lift stride. Loose hands, fast bat, long barrel path on slightly uphill plane. Occasional line drives, looks middle, jumps off the barrel, 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively, gets low, fluid feet. Short, over-the-top arm action, 69 mph across the infield. 7.66 runner in the 60.